Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Braak was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Braak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his red hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hobart was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2300 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Philomena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1600 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.